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Network Rail to replace all human lookouts following rail worker death in London
Network Rail is accelerating plans to eliminate unassisted lookout working on the UKs rail network following the death of a worker in London in February.
Partnership with bus operators to improve services recommended
Ambitions to improve bus services across North Yorkshire are at the heart of a proposal county councillors will be asked to approve this month.
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
BBC News
- Birmingham's Clean Air Zone charging beginsCharges have come into force for drivers entering Birmingham's Clean Air Zone (CAZ).
- HS2: Chesham and Amersham by-election candidates' policiesVoters head to the polls to elect a new MP for Chesham and Amersham on 17 June.
- Carlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escapeMichael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019.
- East Midlands Railway conductors announce series of summer strikesA further eight days of strike action have been announced by conductors working for East Midlands Railway (EMR) in a row over contracts.
Financial Times
- EU and US poised to resolve Airbus-Boeing trade dispute after 17 years Deal would lift threat of billions of dollars in tariffs and boost transatlantic relations
The Guardian
- Men who helped Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan admit their roleMichael and Peter Taylor tell Tokyo court of their part in spiriting away executive in musical instrument caseTwo Americans charged with helping former Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while he was facing accusations of financial misconduct have told a court that they took part in a scheme for him to escape the country.Statements by Michael Taylor and his son, Peter, on the opening day of their trial in Tokyo suggested the pair don’t plan to fight charges of assisting a criminal, which carry a possible penalty of up to three years in prison. Continue reading...
The Scotsman
- Multi-million-pound investment sees Edinburgh's Menzies Aviation push into Chinese cargo marketEdinburgh-headquartered aviation services group John Menzies has pushed into the vast Chinese cargo market following a multi-million-pound investment.
Birmingham Mail
- Metro commuter service to resume with daily inspections after safety alertSome trams will remain out of action after the entre fleet was taken out of service last week
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Stunning pictures show West Yorkshire train station transformed with 15,000 rainbow knitted squaresTHESE stunning pictures show a West Yorkshire train station which was been completely transformed with more than 15,000 rainbow knitted squares.
Northern Echo
- LNER Azuma arrives in Middlesbrough ahead of services to LondonA DIRECT link to the nations capital is now one step closer as the LNER Azuma train pull up at a Teesside station.
- Why Darlington Station's £100m redevelopment is so important for the townTHE £100 million development at Darlington’s Bank Top Station is slowly becoming a reality with a planning application being submitted and construction starting in the “early new year” according to Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen - but what does this mean for Darlington?
- The key part of Darlington Station's 100m redevelopmentAS part of the 100 million development at Darlington Bank Top Station, the town will see three new platforms and a new station increasing capacity and bringing HS2 to the town.
Sheffield Star
- Sheffield square 'should be airport for flying cars' - readers' brilliant suggestions for key disused plotOne of Sheffields most important squares should be brought back into use as an airport for for flying cars, it has been suggested.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Taking flight: Aberdeen International Airports rich aviation historyAberdeen International Airport has been connecting the north-east with the rest of the world since 1934.
Cambridge News
- Plans to improve public transport in east Cambridge "underwhelming"The GCP's joint assembly called for bigger plans to progress as well as smaller-scale interventions
Oxford Mail
- Driverless shuttle bus to transport passengers at Harwell CampusAn AUTONOMOUS shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity is set to transport passengers around an Oxfordshire science park.
Sunderland Echo
- LNER reveals proposal to scrap its train service between Sunderland and LondonA rail company is asking the public to have their say on plans to scrap its service between London and Sunderland.
Other Regional Press
- MP continues fight to save Aviation industryWARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has urged the Government to do more for the aviation and travel industry in light of recent announcements around the travel corridor list, with nearly 4,000 local people employed at Manchester and Liverpool airports.
- Main route into Leicester closes for two months while new bus and cycle lanes are installedA main route into Leicester has shut to traffic today so that new bus and cycle lanes can be installed as part of a 1 million transport investment scheme.
Business Live
- Major Metrolink trams contract awarded to Manchester signage companyA signage company, which has worked with the likes of Manchester Airport, Skechers and Hilton Garden Hotels, has been handed a major contract for the city's new fleet of Metrolink trams.
- Vertical Aerospace receives orders for 1,000 'flying taxis' The company is planning to work with Virgin Atlantic to launch its electric aircraft at UK airport hubs including Heathrow
- Nissan makes North East schools pledge for launch of new modelThe automotive giant wants to offer its Skills Foundation to every child in North East schools
- Government Minister urges firms to get on the HS2 supply chainWork on the first stretch is underway despite doubts over the Birmingham to Leeds section
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- TfL, transport police and community groups take a stand against hate crime and abuseTransport for London (TfL) has announced a series of measures it is putting in place to continue to improve how it tackles hate crime on the network, making public transport a more welcoming and safer place for everyone as more people return to the network. This follows several months engaging with community groups and TfLs frontline staff to better understand lived experiences and concerns about hate crime on the transport network. Everyone has the right to use public transport without fear of abuse because of their disability, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religio...
New Civil Engineer
- Planned rail upgrades could be deferred due to rise in staycationing Rail upgrades planned for the August Bank Holiday and over Christmas could be deferred due to the anticipated increase in people holidaying the UK this year.
- Network Rail to replace all human lookouts following rail worker death in LondonNetwork Rail is accelerating plans to eliminate unassisted lookout working on the UKs rail network following the death of a worker in London in February.
Rail Business Daily
- Minister leads call for East Midlands businesses to bid for work on HS2HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson is hosting an online event for small and medium sized businesses in the East Midlands to demonstrate just how simple it is to register an interest in joining HS2s supply chain.
Railway Gazette
- Welsh rolling stock strategy evolves as three-phase post-pandemic recovery envisagedUK: TfW Rail has again revised its fleet strategy as it seeks to ensure passenger services can be improved despite the financial constraints caused by Covid-19, Managing Director Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde tells Rail Business UK.
Transport Network
- Scottish bus services get new 35m bailoutThe Scottish Government has approved additional funding of up to 35.4m to enable bus operators to maintain services.
Aviation Industry
- The aviation industry faces a battle for survival if government continues using shambolic traffic light systemThe government's overly cautious, chaotic and confusing approach to international travel will significantly hit the UK economy, hold back our national recovery and place further jobs at risk.
- Safran, GE Aviation to explore 100% sustainable aviation fuels such as hydrogenSafran and GE Aviation have launched a new advanced technology demonstration program for sustainable engines today (June 14) that will target sustainable fuels, including 100% sustainable aviation fuel with hydrogen included.
- Bordeaux Airport invests 8m in environmental projectsBordeaux Airport in France has announced an 8m (US$9.6m) program of investment on environmental projects as part of its resilience and recovery plans. The airport is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2030 through a number of biodiversity, water and waste projects.
Other News Sources
- Partnership with bus operators to improve services recommendedAmbitions to improve bus services across North Yorkshire are at the heart of a proposal county councillors will be asked to approve this month.
- Sevenoaks gets Kent's first hydrogen busBut a strike by workers at the DVLA has meant Go Coach cannot operate it as a commercial service because it does not have the correct plates
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